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Multinational Firms Showcase Localization Progress at Ninth CIIE
Multinational enterprises highlighted local manufacturing achievements and debuted new industrial and medical technologies at the ninth China International Import Expo.
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The Brief
China News Service reported that Elekta held a ceremony at its booth during the ninth China International Import Expo to celebrate the delivery of the 1000th high-energy medical linear accelerator produced by its Beijing factory. The milestone demonstrated the company's long-term commitment to deepening its presence in the Chinese market and advancing the localized development of high-end radiotherapy equipment.
AkzoNobel made its debut appearance at the China International Import Expo by presenting three globally debuted and one China-debuted paint and coating solutions. These exhibits included the RELEST WIND Ultra waterborne topcoat, which was developed by the company's Chinese team for use on wind power equipment.
Siemens Healthineers showcased nearly 20 innovative products, cutting-edge disease solutions, and collaborative achievements at the expo to systematically reflect its development philosophy of global innovation combined with local practice.
China context
Since establishing its Beijing production and research base in 2006, Elekta localized all product lines in China by 2025. The Beijing site has become Elekta's most comprehensive production hub worldwide, supplying high-end radiotherapy equipment to domestic healthcare institutions and exporting to more than 130 countries and regions globally.
Key Takeaways
- 1Elekta marked the delivery of the 1000th high-energy medical linear accelerator built by its Beijing facility during the expo.
- 2AkzoNobel debuted four coating solutions at the event, including a wind power topcoat developed by its local Chinese team.
- 3Siemens Healthineers presented nearly 20 innovative products and healthcare solutions at the ninth edition of the import expo.
Sources
- （第九届进博会）跨国企业进博会上展示“本土化”成果 — China News Service · 11/5/2026